5 Things to Know This Morning

5 Things to Know This Morning

ByABC News
August 22, 2013, 12:20 AM
San Diego Mayor Bob Filner speaks during a news conference at city hall Friday, July 26, 2013, in San Diego.
San Diego Mayor Bob Filner speaks during a news conference at city hall Friday, July 26, 2013, in San Diego.
Gregory Bull/AP Photo

Aug. 22, 2013— -- Your look at the five biggest and most buzz-worthy stories of the morning.

1. Wildfire Burns Out of Control Near Yosemite
The wildfire near Yosemite National Park, one of more than 50 major brush fires burning across the West, has grown to more than 25 square miles and is only five percent contained.

2. Tentative Deal in San Diego Mayor Harassment Suit
San Diego Mayor Bob Filner reached a tentative deal in the sexual harassment lawsuit filed against him. The details were not made public.

3. Woman Bitten by Shark Dies
Jana Lutteropp, the German tourist whose arm was bitten off by a shark while vacationing in Hawaii, has died.

4. A-Rod Puts an End to Non-Baseball Talk
Alex Rodriguez said he's cutting off all talk not related to baseball after dealing with accusations and backlash both on and off the field.

5. Brain-Eating Amoeba Victim Shows Signs of Recovery
Kali Hardig, the 12-year-old Arkansas girl who's been battling a rare brain-eating amoeba, is showing signs of recovery and could be the third person in North America to survive the infection.